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WK13 UUY

2013 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,091 mi
Last recorded127,091 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Kia Sportage64,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK13 UUY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 127,091 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 127,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 123,201 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear handbrake effort just met mot requirements

Pass 2 Jan 2024 117,912 miles

Offside Rear handbrake effort low but overall effort has met mot requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 117,426 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake effort low but overall effort has met mot requirements

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 110,552 miles

handbrake only just met requirements it would appear to need adjusting

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 110,552 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

handbrake only just met requirements it would appear to need adjusting

Pass 23 Dec 2021 101,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Dec 2021 101,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 94,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 83,433 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 76,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp main beam bulb fitted incorrectly, (beam going upwards)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2-3mm. 225/60 R17 99H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 67,384 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 67,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 48,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres are cracking

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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WK13 UUY is a 2013 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 64,196 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK13 UUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WK13 UUY registered?

WK13 UUY is a 2013 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 June 2013.

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